Saint Louis University Institute for Biosecurity

Description:

The Saint Louis University School of Public Health is offering audio lectures on-line through its Institute for Biosecurity.

These audio lectures focus on:

the background of biorterrorism and infectious disease;

basic epidemiology; and,

advanced epidemiologic concepts.

In addition, there are lectures on the primary bioterrorist pathogens that are considered to be the most likely agents to be used by terrorists.

The site also provides information on chemical, radiological, and nuclear agents.

Materials are available in two formats: Macromedia Flash Player and MS Powerpoint. All ecture transcripts are made available in Adobe Acrobat.

Primary Toolkit:

EQUIPh Toolkit

Keyword Area:

All-Hazards, Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Health Education

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

The Saint Louis University School of Public Health

Submitted:

08/18/2005

Modified:

12/14/2005

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